Popular Malayalam singer and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Somadas Chathannoor died of a cardiac arrest on Sunday. Somadas was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital, Kollam following complications arising out of COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. He had recovered and had tested negative for the novel coronavirus, it had caused an infection to his kidneys.
According to a report in The News Minute, Somadas, 42-year-old, was a native of Chathannur of Kollam passed away at 3 am on Sunday.
The singer gained popularity after he participated in the iconic reality show, 'Star Singer'. He did not win the program, however, Somadas was one of the popular contestants in the show, that aired in 2008.
Former Bigg Boss contestant Arya took to Instagram to write a note for the late singer saying, "Can’t believe we just had so much fun together shooting for the last episode of Start Music just few days back . It’s gonna be so painful to watch that episode nte ponnu Somu.. Such an innocent soul... THANK YOU FOR ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL SONGS YOU KEPT SINGING FOR US AND OUR KIDS WHILE IN THE Bb house... thank you for all those innocent smile you threw which we couldn’t resist. may you be at peace wherever you are my dear."
He had also sung in a few Malayalam films including Annarakannanum Thannalayathu, Mr Perfect, and Mannankattayum Kariyilayum. Somadas also participated in the 2020 Bigg Boss Malayalam. However, he quit the show midway because of a medical emergency. He was diagnosed with high blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol as well. He had at the time said, he never expected to leave the show this way.
Somadas is survived by two children. His funeral will be held at 11.30 am on Sunday at his house in Chathannur.
